Articles tagged “aviation”

A Heathrow expansion could signal that the UK is open for business and tourism. But we may not see a shovel in the ground for years.

Having become the third-largest domestic aviation market, India is now setting sights on positioning itself as a hub connecting the East to the West. Perhaps this could also boost the lagging international inbound segment.

Oyo is ensuring it stays competitive in the growing spiritual tourism market, a sector that has caught the attention of major players like MakeMyTrip and proven to be a significant revenue driver for them.

The U.S. Travel Association could push to waive visas for Indian travelers, but the Trump administration is pushing for more vetting.

India is a major source of tourists for Southeast Asia, but there’s a real need for those countries to return the favor and help boost tourism to India as well.

Domestic demand in the form of weddings, business travel and MICE is leading to record occupancy levels in the Indian hotel industry. However, lack of foreign arrivals continues to be a sore spot.

Sustainable Aviation Fuel is being pushed as the main decarbonization pathway for the aviation industry. But a growing number of airline executives are pushing back on it as a waste of time when better solutions exist.

Industry leaders took to the stage at Skift Aviation Forum to decipher the trends and challenges facing today’s airline industry. Skift partnered with Universal Air Travel Plan (UATP) to provide an overview of some of the most important conversations and insights shared at this year's event.

With a fresh fleet, a brand makeover, and a booming market, Air India looks ready to aim high and reclaim its spot among the world’s top airlines. But to get there, it’ll need to tackle operational challenges along the way.

The reduction in losses is expected despite increase in costs related to fuel and grounded fleet, as domestic air passenger traffic surges.